Jeffrey Lawrence Thomas

Jeffrey Lawrence Thomas

also known as Jeff Thomas

3.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

217 N. Howard Ave, Ste. 100, Tampa, FL

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Contact our Tampa criminal defense lawyer if you have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony, contact our Tampa criminal defense attorney at 813-321-7323 for a free consultation.

36 years | 3,500 cases

90%
DUI and DWI 9%

Our Tampa DUI attorney can assist you after you have been arrested for a DUI. If you have been charged with driving while being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please contact our law firm immediately.

36 years | 500 cases

9%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 1%

If you have received a traffic ticket, contact our Tampa traffic offense lawyer for a free consultation.

36 years | 2,000 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas & Paulk, P.A.

217 N. Howard Ave, Ste. 100, Tampa, FL, 33606-1519

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Jeffrey Lawrence Thomas's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Would hire again

Mr Thomas answered my questions over the phone about how the process works and what needed to happen and it was something I had never been through before and even during the process I was a pain in the ass but he always answered my questions daily, and it was very short notice for what we needed and... he got it taken care of. He was able to get the sentence reduced, and after sitting in the courtroom listening to all the cases before ours and they had attorneys also, I am grateful we had Jeff.

Posted by Paul | August 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Honest affordable

I think it is only fair that Mr. Thomas when somebody makes a review they explain the situation I can say this about Mr. Thomas he has never lied to me he has never tried to blow smoke up my ass he has been honest truthful and also unlike many law firms he is affordable he will actually work with yo...u on finances another amazing thing is if you call on the weekend he actually responds not because he’s desperate he has a great office his legal assistant is a very nice and very educated lady there is another lawyer at the firm they own it together it’s not that he’s desperate for money it’s just this is how he is would I suggest him for all cases I don’t know he seems to be very knowledgeable he’s going to be straightforward with you So to me that pretty much is the essence of a lawyer I hope God blesses him to grow even stronger

Posted by Adam | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Understanding, Discernment and Accountability

Jeff Thomas is a lawyer with extensive understanding that goes further under the surface than i believe most could understand. He handled my case with an intuitive understanding of the judge and true Discernment of what was needed for the judge to allow for the case to turn in good favor. Jeff did an... excellent job representing me and by the time your done doing what he suggests your odds will improve ten fold what it was. Jeff lit the spark to give me a chance to turn my odds to be respectable on most sides of the court room for my Probation Violation. Reinstated no jail time, great job. Much respect and thank again Jeff. In the end I was highly relieved for the situation. Would hire again.

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

review

I hired Jeff Thomas for $10,000, once he took my money he said I was guilty and tried to get me to plea out to a mandatory minimum 3 year sentence. I fired him and a public defender won my case at trial.

Posted by Scott | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommended DUI Attorney

I retained Mr. Thomas back in October for a DUI with property Damage and a bld alch level above .15 Right away he made me feel more comfortable, since this was the only time I have ever been in trouble. He never made any false promises as other attorney's I spoke with did andwas very honest that this... might be difficult due to my bld alch level and that I was in an accident, however we just finished up today and my only charge was reckless driving, no probation and no fines only court cost. Mr. Thomas saved me thousands of dollars and I would highly recommend him over any other DUI attorney in the area.

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Jeff Paulk

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jeff Thomas for over 10 years and his results speak for themselves. I would recommend that anyone looking for a criminal lawyer take the time to speak with Jeff Thomas. Jeff Thomas only handles criminal cases and he has the experience to help your case as former prosecutor at the State Attorney's Office in Hillsborough County."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Graduate, Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s DUI School

N/A

Graduate, Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Prosecution School

N/A

Graduate, Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Evidence School

Work Experience

1997 - 1999

Felony Prosecutor, 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County

Associations

National Association of Criminal Lawyers (NACDL)

Sample of Legal Cases

Robbery Charge

Dismissed

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Education

1997

Stetson University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1993

University of Florida

Languages

English

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